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November 10, 2020

Unconventional Ventures launches new “open to all” microfund

93% of capital invested in Nordic startups goes to all-male founding teams — this VC wants to change that


Freya Pratty

2 min read

Nora Bavey, partner at Unconventional Ventures

93% of capital invested in Nordic startups goes to all-male founding teams — women are less likely to secure funding, and those who do are given less money than their male counterparts. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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